Archive for June, 2010

On this day in 1983 New Order performed at the historic First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The nightclub is considered to be a cornerstone of the Midwest music scene, and the starting point for virtually every single band to come out of the Twin Cities, including The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, and Prince. The First Avenue was the nightclub that appeared in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain.

On this day in 1994 Crayon played a house party in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I don’t remember this show very well, but I’m sure Jeff wore the lion suit and I’m betting Brad’s guitar was too loud. Today we have Secret Goldfish by Crayon.

On this day in 1998 Bikini Kill released a CD collection titled The Singles that had previously only been available on vinyl. The band broke-up shortly after the release of this compilation. Today we have Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill.